Dear Karen, Welcome. I am 41 and was diagnosed is Jan of this year as well. I am afraid I have no aswers for you since I don't suffer the same problems you are having and I have no children to explain this to. All I can offer you is that you are not alone and I am sure you will find this list as comforting and infomative as I have. Hang in there. there are a lot of very knowlegeable people here who want to help. Jennifer